Introduction to Seasons and Light

OBJECTIVE Students will understand the role of sunlight in the change of seasons. Students will recognize the effects of light on plants. Students will be able to identify different types of plants and their different needs. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are seasons? How do seasons affect us? How do seasons affect plants? What kinds of tools […]

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Rainbow Scavenger Hunt

OBJECTIVE This activity encourages students to expand their field of vision to see a full spectrum of things in their garden ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is growing in our garden? MATERIALS NEEDED Paint chips in the color of the rainbow Flower, fruit or vegetable examples in the color of the rainbow Basket for collecting samples PROCEDURE […]

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Radish Pickling

OBJECTIVE Students will understand the pickling process and work cooperatively with their team to make a batch of radish pickles ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? How are fresh foods preserved? MATERIALS NEEDED Sliced radishes Flavorings: cilantro, parsley, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, garlic cloves Vinegar Sugar Cup measure and teaspoon for each team Map of […]

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Putting the Garden to Bed.docx

OBJECTIVE Understand the seasons’ impact on the garden space ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What happens in our garden in the Fall? MATERIALS NEEDED Oat & Field Pea seeds for cover cropping Little cups for students to hold seeds in Garden tools Compost PROCEDURE Introduction Ask everyone what the season is, and whether plants can keep living as […]

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Power Bites

OBJECTIVE Students will know some healthy foods ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What foods are healthy for us and make us strong? MATERIALS NEEDED Bowl, spatula or mixing spoon, measuring cups, wax paper, puffed rice, puffed kamut, coconut, honey, sunflower butter, sunflower seeds, dried fruit. You can also substitute any of these ingredients for your own favorites- try […]

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Pollinators in the Garden

OBJECTIVE Students will understand why bees are important, how we should treat them, and what we can do to help them. They will also explore inside flowers and the process of pollination. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Who are our pollinators? What is a pollinator’s job? What’s inside a flower? What does a flower turn into? MATERIALS NEEDED […]

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